Good cure for discolored plastic molding??

[Proprioceptive]

So when I was detailing my Sonata, I apparently got some wax on portions of the plastic molding around the windows and now they're slightly discolored. Is there anything out there that can fix it? Like some kind of plastic conditioner or something?

 

[Throckmorton]

There are all kinds of products that don't really work. I've tried Meguiar's vinyl/rubber treatment and it washed off after a few weeks. I've also tried silicone oil, same thing.

Someone posted on NAXJA.org that he used vinyl dye. Or maybe it was fabric dye. Seemed to work well

 

[Howard]

If it's just wax, rubbing alcohol may be able to take it out.

 

[LTC8K6]

If it's just wax in the surface, a toothbrush might get rid of it.

 

[Entity23]

A good all purpose cleaner and toothbrush will take the wax off. If it is chalky the only way to restore it is to re-dye it. The trim dressings are just a durable silicone or other chemical that can wash away after a while. I just ordered some Black Wow because it was highly recommended on autopia.org, which is a great site to learn at.

 

[Throckmorton]

If it's just wax in the surface, a toothbrush might get rid of it.

The wax discolors the plastic itself. So does sunlight

 

[LTC8K6]

The wax discolors the plastic itself. So does sunlight

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[PhoKingGuy]

Meguiars back to black?

 

[thescreensavers]

Meguiars M39 with a toothbrush will help a lot. Mothers Black to Black is also great in restoring black to fading out plastic.

 

[Proprioceptive]

Cool, thanks guys. I'll look into some of those products. I've seen some back to black at my local shop, so I might give it a whirl.

 

[thescreensavers]

Here is some black to black before and afters. This is before I polished my car and painted them.

Yea I missed a spot :O

 

[Proprioceptive]

Here is some black to black before and afters. This is before I polished my car and painted them.

Yea I missed a spot :O

HAha... I was gonna say 😉

That result is actually kind of impressive. I think I'm gonna go and get me some tomorrow! Thanks.

 

[chin311]

the stuff does work well. doesn't always last that long tho.

 

[nwfsnake]

Slightly damp Mister Clean Magic Eraser. 😉

 

[tiresmokindad]

So when I was detailing my Sonata, I apparently got some wax on portions of the plastic molding around the windows and now they're slightly discolored. Is there anything out there that can fix it? Like some kind of plastic conditioner or something?

I think I have an idea how to fix your problem. But I am trying to look an additional information and plastic conditioner to solve your problem.

 

[Proprioceptive]

Slightly damp Mister Clean Magic Eraser. 😉

You know... I'm tempted to try this... unless you're kidding... :hmm:

 

[nwfsnake]

Not kidding, takes wax off all the black plastics I have tried it on. Works especially well on those textured black plastic bumpers and trim. Even works good on rubber weatherstrip.

 

[FeuerFrei]

the stuff does work well. doesn't always last that long tho.

True you have to reapply but it lasts for about a month. Just shake well before using. I use Back to Black because it's readily available. It's better on textured plastic than smooth shiny plastic.

 

[thescreensavers]

^ After an hour I spray some Megs Quik Wax on it to help seal it in. Before I painted them, they did get much darker over time.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

+1 on back to black.

 

[AdamK47]

If it's just wax in the surface, a toothbrush might get rid of it.

Peanut butter works. No joke.